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  • Concerns when "potting" components in cement/mortar/concrete

    From Don Y@blockedofcourse@foo.invalid to sci.electronics.design on Sun May 31 07:16:49 2026
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    The presence of lime can push the pH up considerably.

    Water migration into packages during curing.

    Water wicking into packages via leads during curing.

    Increased temperature during curing.

    Anything else to be wary of? Is there significant expansion
    (or shrinkage) during curing?
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